August 2024

August 2024

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Families move boxes into a leafy neighborhood as children ride bicycles.


Hello August!

August is the perfect month for a move! As summer begins to wind down, the real estate market heats up! With back-to-school season just around the corner, families are in a rush to find their dream homes and get settled before the school bells ring. Sellers, meanwhile, are making their properties shine to catch the eye of eager buyers.

It's a time of last-minute open houses, backyard picnics, and sunny days perfect for exploring new neighborhoods. So whether you're searching for a city condo or a suburban sanctuary, August offers a golden opportunity to make your real estate dreams come true!

Real Estate in the News


Child walking a fluffy white dog along a sidewalk in a leafy neighborhood.


8 Things Realtors Want You to Know before Buying or Selling a Home

"Whether you’re buying a home or trying to sell one, knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have, the more you’re empowered to make the right decisions. Good realtors and brokers are a wealth of information for buyers and sellers looking for ways to maximize their transactions.

Here’s what they want you to know about buying and/or selling your home."


Courtesy of Forbes


Local Happenings

Bars & Restaurants Around DC Where You Can Watch the Summer Olympics

Whether you’re more interested in the games or in catching glimpses of Paris, here’s where to watch the Olympics around DC!

Courtesy of Washingtonian

Olympic rings frame the Eiffel Tower above a crowd of visitors in Paris.
Bread, hummus, and red and white wine on a patio table as two people toast.

AUGUST 12-18

DC Summer Restaurant Week

Savor every last bite while taking advantage of specially priced meals, including to-go options and cocktail and wine pairings, courtesy of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and 200+ participating eateries.

Read more HERE!

AUGUST 14-18

Arlington County Fair

The annual Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events in the East. The festival features live entertainment,
rides and games, kid's activities,
and more!

Learn more HERE!

Crowded nighttime fair midway with colorful booths and a brightly lit Ferris wheel.
Exhibition atrium with a vaulted glass roof, blue trade-show floor, and escalators.

AUGUST 24

National Book Festival

The annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is back, and this time over 90 authors strong. From 9AM-8PM, book lovers will converge at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for talks and panels with some of today’s hottest literary talent. The event is free and open to the public.

Read more HERE!

Featured Listings

Modern apartment living room with yellow-accented seating and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.


LOGAN CIRCLE

2 Bed | 1 Den | 2.5 Bath

2,150 Sf | 575 Sf Private Terrace

Massive Rooftop Terrace & 2 Balconies

List Price: $1,275,00

White two-story brick house with a covered porch, teal front door, and leafy trees overhead.


16TH STREET HEIGHTS

5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2,475 Sf | 2,752 Sf Lot

Large Deck & Backyard

2 Car Garage Parking

List Price: $1,275,000

Modern apartment living room with yellow-accented seating and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.


PETWORTH

4 Bed | 1 Bath | 2,242 Sf | 1,950 Sf Lot

Ready for Renovation

List Price: $574,900

White two-story brick house with a covered porch, teal front door, and leafy trees overhead.


PETWORTH

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,050 Sf

1 Secure Parking Space

List Price: $485,000 Condo Fee: $331

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